How do we become free of envy? We can’t be free merely by trying to will it away because it is something in our heart. We can’t completely control our resentments. Jonathan gives us the way. He acknowledged David as the anointed one of God, and completely surrendered his life to him. In the same way, Jesus is our Messiah, the anointed one, who can free us and save us from the bondage of envy. We are called to surrender as Jonathan surrendered.